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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-K

 


 

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                      to                     .

 

Commission File Number 0-28414

 


 

UROLOGIX, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Minnesota   41-1697237
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

14405 21st Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55447

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (763) 475-1400

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

(1) Common Stock, $.01 par value.

(2) Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2)    Yes  x    No  ¨

 

The aggregate value of the Company’s Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Company was approximately $89.5 million on December 31, 2003, the last day of the Company’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, when the last reported sales price was $6.56.

 

As of September 1, 2004, the Company had outstanding 14,212,054 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value.

 



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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 

Certain information is incorporated into Part III of this report by reference to the Proxy Statement for the Registrant’s 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I

           

Item 1.

    

Business

   4

Item 2.

    

Properties

   17

Item 3.

    

Legal Proceedings

   17

Item 4.

    

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   17

PART II

           

Item 5.

    

Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

   18

Item 6.

    

Selected Financial Data

   19

Item 7.

    

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   21

Item 7A.

    

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   28

Item 8.

    

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

   29

Item 9.

    

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

   43

Item 9A.

    

Controls and Procedures

   43

Item 9B.

    

Other Information

   43

PART III

           

Item 10.

    

Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

   44

Item 11.

    

Executive Compensation

   44

Item 12.

    

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

   44

Item 13.

    

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

   44

Item 14.

    

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

   44

PART IV

           

Item 15.

    

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K

   45

SIGNATURES

   47

 

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PART I

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical or current facts are forward-looking statements. In addition, our officers may make forward looking statements in the future. We wish to caution readers that these statements are not predictions of actual future results. Our actual results could differ materially from any such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, including those set forth below in “Risks Related to Our Business” and in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Any such forward-looking statements reflect management’s opinions only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revisions to any such forward-looking statements.

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

 

Overview

 

Urologix has developed and offers non-surgical, catheter-based therapies that use a proprietary cooled microwave technology for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a disease that affects more than 23 million men worldwide. We market our products under the Targis® and Prostatron® names. Both systems utilize the Company’s Cooled ThermoTherapy, a targeted microwave energy combined with a unique cooling mechanism that protects healthy tissue and enhances patient comfort while providing safe, effective, lasting relief from the symptoms of BPH. Cooled ThermoTherapy can be performed without anesthesia or intravenous sedation and can be performed in a physician’s office or an outpatient clinic. We believe that Cooled ThermoTherapy provides an efficacious, safe and cost-effective solution for BPH with results clinically superior to medication without the complications and side effects inherent in surgical procedures.

 

We maintain a website at www.urologix.com. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our periodic reports on Form 8-K (and any amendments to these reports) are available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practical after we file these reports with the SEC. To obtain copies of these reports, go to www.urologix.com.

 

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

 

BPH is a non-cancerous disease in which the prostate enlarges and constricts the urethra causing adverse changes in urinary voiding patterns. The prostate is a walnut-size gland surrounding the male urethra (the channel that carries urine from the bladder out of the body) that is located just below the bladder and adjacent to the rectum. While the actual cause of BPH is not fully understood, it is known that as men reach middle age, cells within the prostate begin to grow at an increasing rate. As the prostate expands, it compresses or impinges upon other portions of the prostate gland and the urethra, thereby restricting the normal passage of urine. BPH patients typically suffer from a variety of troubling symptoms that can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Symptoms of BPH include frequent urination during the day and night, urgency and painful urination. A delay in treatment can have serious consequences, including complete obstruction (acute retention of urine), urinary tract infections, loss of bladder functions and, in extreme cases, kidney failure.

 

BPH generally affects men after the age of 50, and medical experts suggest that nearly every man will be affected by this condition at some time in his life. The BPH market is large and can be expected to continue to grow due to the general aging of the world’s population, as well as increasing life expectancies.

 

Due in part to the side effects and complications associated with traditional BPH therapies, many patients diagnosed with BPH are regularly monitored by their physicians but elect not to receive active intervention. This course of inaction is known as “watchful waiting.” If symptoms persist or worsen, drug therapy or surgical

 

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intervention has historically been recommended. Drug therapy is usually the first line of treatment. It is estimated that more than 20% of patients who initially pursue drug therapy discontinue treatment within 12 months due to various reasons including cost, ineffectiveness, side effects and the burdens of compliance. Patients may also try multiple drugs or combinations of drugs to improve effectiveness. This leads to a more costly treatment and often, more side effects. Traditionally, the most common surgical procedure has been Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP), an invasive surgery in which portions of the prostatic urethra and surrounding tissue are removed, thereby widening the urethra and improving urinary flow. While TURP results in a dramatic improvement in urine flow and reduction in symptoms, the procedure can require a lengthy recovery time and is reported to have a high rate of side effects and complications. Because the TURP procedure requires a highly skilled surgeon with extensive training, the incidence of complications are affected by the experience of the surgeon performing the TURP.

 

Cooled ThermoTherapy

 

Both our Targis and Prostatron systems utilize Cooled ThermoTherapy, a catheter-based treatment for BPH that is clinically superior to medication and less invasive than surgery. Cooled ThermoTherapy was developed to be the treatment of choice for patients who have tried drugs unsuccessfully and wish to avoid surgery. Today, some patients choose Cooled ThermoTherapy before trying medications.

 

Cooled ThermoTherapy utilizes a proprietary microwave technology, delivered through a flexible catheter that targets energy into the enlarged area of the prostate to a temperature sufficient to cause cell death, while simultaneously cooling and protecting the healthy, pain-sensitive urethral tissue. During a Cooled ThermoTherapy procedure, a catheter is inserted into the urethra, and a rectal thermosensing unit is placed into the rectum. Chilled water is then circulated through the catheter in order to lower the temperature of the urethra and protect it from heat and discomfort during the treatment. Temperatures in the urethra and rectum are monitored continuously during the treatment while microwave energy is delivered into the prostatic tissue, ultimately resulting in a reduction in the size of the prostate and relief of symptoms, as the body re-absorbs the destroyed tissue during the months following treatment.

 

Cooled ThermoTherapy provides significant advantages over other BPH therapies, producing lasting results that are clinically superior to drug therapy while avoiding the complications associated with surgery. Because Cooled ThermoTherapy does not require punctures or incisions and protects the urethra during treatment, it can be performed in the physician’s office or other outpatient environment without the need for anesthesia or intravenous sedation and results in fewer complications.

 

Clinical Studies

 

Clinical trials of the Cooled ThermoTherapy procedure have been performed to obtain data to support new indications, to obtain long-term durability data, and to gather data for Medicare and other reimbursement approvals in various markets. We continue to monitor several multi-center, multi-year studies to evaluate the long-term durability of Cooled ThermoTherapy procedures. In our published results from multi-center clinical trials, conducted both in the United States and internationally, the majority of Cooled ThermoTherapy patients for whom follow-up data are available show significant long-term relief from the symptoms of BPH, without significant post-procedure complications.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

Our goal is to grow Cooled ThermoTherapy as a standard of care for the treatment of BPH. Our business strategy to achieve this goal is to (i) increase the use of Cooled ThermoTherapy by physicians who already have access to a Cooled ThermoTherapy system, (ii) increase the number of physicians who provide Cooled ThermoTherapy to their patients and (iii) satisfy additional demand for Cooled ThermoTherapy systems through the efficient use of existing systems in the field.

 

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United States

 

We have a sales and marketing team consisting of sales and marketing management, marketing communications, clinical and reimbursement specialists, and direct sales representatives, all of whom are dedicated to marketing our Cooled ThermoTherapy products. Our direct sales force and marketing efforts are targeted at urologists who treat BPH patients in their office. In addition to our direct sales force, we utilize independent third-party mobile service providers to provide smaller hospitals and urology clinics with cost-effective access to our Cooled ThermoTherapy treatment. The mobile service providers transport the Cooled ThermoTherapy systems between sites, making the treatment available to physicians and patients on a rotating basis. Urologix also provides an equipment delivery system to bring Cooled ThermoTherapy systems to physicians who choose not to utilize a full service mobile provider. As of June 30, 2004, we employed a total of 35 individuals in our sales and marketing department.

 

We offer our Cooled ThermoTherapy systems to our customers on a direct purchase or a per-use rental basis. Pricing for Cooled ThermoTherapy systems and for single-use treatment catheters varies based upon the length and terms of the purchase or rental agreement.

 

International

 

We have distribution agreements with Nihon Kohden Corporation and EDAP Technomed Co. Ltd. for the market development and sale of the Targis and Prostatron systems, respectively, in Japan. Our efforts outside of Japan are limited and focused primarily on Western Europe, where we use local distributors and independent agents experienced in selling products to hospitals and urologists.

 

Manufacturing

 

We manufacture the Targis system control unit and single-use treatment catheter at our suburban Minneapolis facility. We outsource all other manufacturing.

 

We had previously entered into a supply agreement for the production of the Prostatron control unit with EDAP TMS S.A., a French corporation; Technomed Medical Systems S.A., a French corporation and EDAP Technomed Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively EDAP) that ended on October 1, 2003. At this time, we do not have plans to enter into another supply agreement for the manufacture of Prostatron control units, as we believe our current inventory of Prostatron control units combined with Company owned control units located at customer sites will adequately support future customer requirements.

 

We have a supply agreement with VTI Corporation (formerly Venusa) for the production of the Prostatron disposable treatment catheter that extends through April 2006 with an automatic renewal term.

 

We assemble Targis control units and procedure kits using materials and components supplied by various subcontractors and suppliers, as well as components we fabricate. Several of the components are currently available to us through a single vendor. Wherever possible we attempt to develop alternative sources for critical components. Where alternative sourcing is not possible, we attempt to enter into supply agreements with each component provider. Nevertheless, failure to obtain components from these providers or delays associated with any future component shortages, particularly as we increase our manufacturing level, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

 

Our manufacturing operations and the operations of our third-party suppliers must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) quality system regulation, which includes, but is not limited to, the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements, and with certain requirements of state, local and foreign governments for assuring quality by controlling components, processes and document traceability and retention, among other things.

 

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In June 1997, July 1998, September 2000, September 2002 and March 2004, the FDA completed inspections of our facility, documentation and quality systems with no significant deficiencies of GMP noted. Our facility will continue to be subject to periodic inspections by the FDA and by other auditors. We believe that our manufacturing and quality control procedures meet the requirements of these regulations and that we have established training and self-audit systems designed to ensure compliance.

 

We have received ISO 9001 certification indicating compliance of our manufacturing facilities with European standards for quality assurance and manufacturing process control. We also have received CE mark certification, which allows us to affix the CE Mark to our products and market them in the European Union. In addition, the Targis and Prostatron systems have been approved for marketing by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare. As of June 30, 2004, we employed 28 individuals in our manufacturing department.

 

Research and Development

 

We intend to build upon our scientific and clinical knowledge and relationships to develop innovative future generations of BPH and other urology products. Our research and development efforts are currently focused on improving the function and features of our Cooled ThermoTherapy systems, improving the treatable population and clinical response to Cooled ThermoTherapy treatment and reducing the production cost of the components in our products.

 

During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, we spent $2.4 million, $3.7 million, and $4.1 million, respectively, on our research and development efforts. As of June 30, 2004, we employed 14 individuals in our research and development department.

 

Reimbursement

 

We believe that third-party reimbursement is essential to the adoption of Cooled ThermoTherapy, and that clinical efficacy, overall cost-effectiveness and physician advocacy will be keys to obtaining such reimbursement. We estimate that 60% to 80% of patients who receive Cooled ThermoTherapy treatment in the United States will be eligible for Medicare coverage. The remaining patients will either be covered by private insurers, including traditional indemnity health insurers and managed care organizations, or they will be private-paying patients. As a result, Medicare reimbursement is particularly critical for widespread market adoption of Cooled ThermoTherapy in the United States.

 

The level of Medicare reimbursement for Cooled ThermoTherapy is dependent on the site of service. Beginning on August 1, 2000, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) replaced the reasonable cost basis of reimbursement for outpatient hospital-based procedures, including Cooled ThermoTherapy, with a new fixed rate or prospective payment system. Under this method of reimbursement, a hospital receives a fixed reimbursement for each Cooled ThermoTherapy treatment performed in its facility, approximately $2,000 in calendar year 2004, although the rate varies depending on a wage index and other factors for each hospital. The urologist performing the Cooled ThermoTherapy treatment receives reimbursement of approximately $500 per procedure.

 

In January 2001, CMS began to reimburse for Cooled ThermoTherapy treatments performed in the urologist’s office. The reimbursement rate (inclusive of the physician’s fee) in calendar year 2004 for Cooled ThermoTherapy procedures performed in the urologist’s office is approximately $4,000, which is subject to geographic adjustment. Reimbursement rates for calendar year 2005 will be published in the November 2004 edition of the Federal Register.

 

In July 2003, CMS added the CPT Code covering Cooled ThermoTherapy to the ASC list of Medicare approved procedures providing a reimbursement rate for ambulatory surgical centers (ASC). Procedures in an ASC are reimbursed under a two part system similar to hospital reimbursement. The ASC receives a fixed reimbursement for each Cooled ThermoTherapy procedure performed. Cooled ThermoTherapy is in ASC

 

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payment group 9 which reimburses approximately $1,300, the highest amount allowed under this system. The urologist performing the procedure is reimbursed the same amount as if the treatment occurred in a hospital, approximately $500. This low facility reimbursement rate relative to the cost of the procedure potentially limits the number of Cooled ThermoTherapy treatments done in an ASC.

 

Private insurance companies and HMO’s make their own determinations regarding coverage and reimbursement based upon “usual and customary” fees. To date, we have received coverage and reimbursement in various geographies from private insurance companies and HMOs throughout the United States. We intend to continue our efforts to gain coverage and reimbursement across the United States. There can be no assurance that we will receive favorable coverage or reimbursement determinations for Cooled ThermoTherapy from these payers or that amounts reimbursed to physicians for performing Cooled ThermoTherapy procedures will be sufficient to encourage physicians to use Cooled ThermoTherapy.

 

Internationally, reimbursement approvals for the Cooled ThermoTherapy procedure are awarded on an individual-country basis.

 

Patents and Proprietary Rights

 

We currently own 46 U.S. and 13 non-U.S. patents. We also have 2 patent applications pending in the United States and in a number of non-U.S. jurisdictions, and we intend to file additional patent applications in the future.

 

Several of our United States patents claim methods and devices that we believe are critical to providing a safe and efficacious treatment for BPH. There can be no assurance that our patents, or any patents that may be issued as a result of existing or future applications, will offer any degree of protection from competitors or that any of our patents or applications will not be challenged, invalidated or circumvented in the future. In addition, there can be no assurance that our competitors, many of which have substantial resources and have made substantial investments in competing technologies, will not seek to apply for and obtain patents that will prevent, limit or interfere with our ability to manufacture or market Cooled ThermoTherapy in the United States or in international markets. Further, there can be no assurance that our Cooled ThermoTherapy system does not infringe upon the patent rights or other intellectual property rights of other companies, that we will not be required to seek licenses from other companies or that other companies will not pursue claims of infringement against us.

 

In March 2002, we filed a patent infringement action against ProstaLund AB, ProstaLund Operations AB, and Circon Corporation a/k/a ACMI Corporation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (and by a later amended complaint) alleging that the defendants’ products infringed two United States Patents that were assigned to us: U.S. Patent No. 5,234,004 (“004 Patent”) and U.S. Patent No. 5,509,929 (“929 Patent”). The defendants counterclaimed, alleging that they did not infringe our patents and that our patents were invalid.

 

In October 2002, the Court determined that the ‘004 patent was not entitled to the benefit of an earlier filing date of a patent application and as a result was invalid (“October 2002 Order”). In November 2002, in response to our request, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) issued an office action granting Urologix the benefit of an earlier filing date of a patent application relating to the ‘004 patent. In light of the PTO office action, we filed a motion with the Court requesting that the Court vacate the October 2002 Order. In April 2003, the Court denied our motion to vacate the October 2002 Order (“April 2003 Order”).

 

On January 27, 2004, we entered into a settlement agreement relating to this litigation. Under the terms of the settlement, the parties agreed to dismiss all pending legal claims against each other and we granted ProstaLund a non-exclusive, royalty-free license under the ‘004 patent, the ‘929 patent and U.S. Patent No. 5,480,417 to sell the ProstaLund transurethral microwave thermotherapy system marketed in the United States by ACMI Corporation as the CoreTherm® device. ProstaLund and ACMI Corporation also agreed to

 

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consent to a motion by us to vacate the October 2002 Order and the April 2003 Order, both of which are interlocutory orders as to which no final judgment has been entered. On February 11, 2004, the Court denied this motion and pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the parties subsequently dismissed this litigation with prejudice.

 

In addition to patents, we also rely on trade secrets and proprietary know-how that we intend to protect, in part, through proprietary information agreements with employees, consultants and other parties. Our proprietary information agreements with employees and most of our consultants contain standard industry provisions requiring that the individuals assign to us, without additional consideration, any inventions conceived or reduced to practice while employed by or under contract with us, subject to customary exceptions. Our officers and other key employees also agree not to compete with us for a period following termination. There can be no assurance that proprietary information or non-compete agreements with employees, consultants and others will not be breached, that we will have adequate remedies for any such breach, or that third parties will not otherwise gain access to our technology.

 

Competition

 

Competition in the market for the treatment of BPH comes from invasive therapies, such as TURP and side-firing lasers (Laserscope and Luminess), drug therapy and other minimally invasive treatments. There are six well-recognized prescription drugs available in the United States for treating the symptoms of BPH: Flomax (Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH), Hytrin (Abbott Laboratories), Cardura (Pfizer Inc.), UroXatral (Sanofi-Synthelabo), Proscar (Merck & Co., Inc.) and Avodart (GlaxoSmithKline). Drug therapy is currently the first-line therapy prescribed by most physicians in the United States for BPH. Due to the large yet still uninformed marketplace of men suffering from BPH, we do not consider the drug manufacturers as major threats, but more as alternative therapies that have significant resources to bring awareness to this quality of life condition for which we believe our Cooled ThermoTherapy can provide a safe, effective and long-lasting treatment.

 

Competition in the market for minimally invasive treatments for BPH continues to grow. Competitive devices include radio frequency (Medtronic); interstitial laser (Johnson & Johnson); non-cooled, low energy microwave (American Medical Systems); high energy microwave with limited cooling (ACMI); and hot water therapy (ACMI, Boston Scientific/Celsion). Additional competitors may enter the market. We believe Cooled ThermoTherapy provides significant advantages over other minimally invasive BPH therapies. Because Cooled ThermoTherapy does not require punctures or incisions, it can be performed in the physician’s office or other outpatient environments without the need for anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Further, by combining microwave energy with cooling, we can drive heat deep into the prostate, creating lasting results while minimizing damage to the urethra, enhancing patient comfort and reducing complications.

 

Government Regulation

 

Governmental regulation in the United States and other countries is a significant factor affecting the research and development, manufacture and marketing of our products. In the United States, the FDA has broad authority under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to regulate the distribution, manufacture and sale of medical devices. Foreign sales of medical devices are subject to foreign governmental regulation and restrictions that vary from country to country.

 

Medical devices intended for human use in the United States are classified into one of three categories. Such devices are classified by regulation into either class I (general controls), class II (performance standards) or class III (pre-market approval or PMA) depending upon the level of regulatory control required to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. Good Manufacturing Practices, labeling, maintenance of records and filings with the FDA also apply to medical devices.

 

Our Cooled ThermoTherapy systems have received FDA clearance for sale in the United States as a class III medical device. In addition, we have obtained CE Mark certification for distribution in Europe and product registration for distribution in Canada and Japan.

 

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The FDA’s regulations require agency approval of a PMA supplement for a class III medical device when certain changes are made to a product if the changes affect the safety and effectiveness of the device. Such changes include, but are not limited to, new indications for use; the use of a different facility or establishment to manufacture, process or package the device; changes in manufacturing methods or quality control systems; changes in vendors used to supply components of the device; changes in performance or design specifications; and certain labeling changes. Any such changes will require FDA approval of a PMA supplement prior to marketing of the device. There can be no assurance that the required approvals of PMA supplements for any changes will be granted on a timely basis or at all, and delays in receipt of, or failure to receive such approvals, or the loss of the approval of the PMA for either of our Cooled ThermoTherapy systems would have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

The process of obtaining FDA and other required regulatory clearances or approvals is lengthy and expensive. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain or maintain the necessary clearances or approvals for clinical testing or for manufacturing or marketing of our products. Failure to comply with applicable regulatory approvals can, among other things, result in warning letters, fines, suspensions of regulatory approvals, product recalls, operating restrictions and criminal prosecution. In addition, government regulation may be established that could prevent, delay, modify or rescind regulatory clearance or approval of our products.

 

Medical device laws are also in effect in many of the countries outside of the United States in which we do business. These laws range from comprehensive device approval and quality system requirements for some or all of our medical device products to simple requests for product data or certifications. The number and scope of these requirements are increasing. All medical devices sold in Europe must meet the European Medical Device Directive standards and receive CE Mark certification. CE Mark certification involves a comprehensive Quality System program and submission of data on a product to the Notified Body in Europe.

 

Health Care Regulatory Issues

 

The health care industry is highly regulated, and there can be no assurance that the regulatory environment in which we operate will not change significantly in the future. In general, regulation of health care related companies is increasing. We anticipate that Congress and state legislatures will continue to review and assess alternative health care delivery and payment systems. We cannot predict what impact the adoption of any federal or state health care reform measures may have on our business.

 

We regularly monitor developments in laws and regulations relating to our business. We may be required to modify our agreements, operations, marketing and expansion strategies from time to time in response to changes in the statutory and regulatory environment. Although we plan to structure all of our agreements, operations, marketing and strategies in accordance with applicable law, there can be no assurance that our arrangements will not be challenged successfully or that required changes will not have a material adverse effect on operations or profitability.

 

Product Liability and Insurance

 

Our business exposes us to product liability claims that are inherent in the testing, production, marketing and sale of medical devices. Management believes any losses that may occur from these matters are adequately covered by insurance, and the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material effect on the financial position, liquidity or results of operations of the Company.

 

We maintain product liability insurance policies in amounts we believe are appropriate for our business. We evaluate our insurance requirements on an ongoing basis. There can be no assurance that product liability claims will be covered by our insurance, will not exceed our insurance coverage limits, or that any insurance will be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. A successful product liability claim may prevent us from obtaining adequate product liability insurance in the future on commercially desirable or reasonable terms. In

 

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addition, product liability insurance may cease to be available in sufficient amounts or at an acceptable cost. An inability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage could prevent or inhibit the marketing and sale of our products. A product liability claim could result in a recall of the product by the FDA and could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.

 

Employees

 

As of June 30, 2004, we employed 83 individuals on a full-time basis. We also had several part-time employees and consultants. Although we believe that we have been successful in attracting experienced and capable personnel, there can be no assurance that we will continue to attract and retain qualified personnel. None of our employees are covered under a collective bargaining agreement. We consider our relationship with our employees to be good.

 

Seasonality

 

We believe that holidays, major medical conventions and vacations taken by physicians, patients and patient families may have a seasonal impact on our sales. We continue to monitor and assess the impact seasonality may have on demand for our products.

 

Backlog

 

As of June 30, 2004, we maintained a minimal backlog of product orders. Our policy is to stock enough inventory to be able to ship most orders within a few days of receipt or as requested by our customers. Therefore, we rely on orders placed during a given period for sales during that period. Backlog information as of the end of a particular period is not necessarily indicative of future levels of our revenue.

 

Risks Related to Our Business

 

The occurrence of any of the following risks could harm our business. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our operations. If any of these risks materialize, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and investors may lose all or part of their investment.

 

We have only attained profitability recently.

 

Although we produced net earnings of $642,000 for the year ended June 30, 2004, which was our first profitable year, we have incurred losses of over $79 million since our inception. If physicians do not continue to purchase and use our Cooled ThermoTherapy systems to treat patients with BPH, we may not be able to maintain profitability. Because we will continue to incur expenses relating to sales and marketing activities, and research and development activities, we will need to increase the revenues we receive from sales of our products in order to continue to operate in a profitable manner. We cannot assure you that we will be able to increase our revenues, maintain profitable operations, or successfully implement our business plan or future business opportunities.

 

We have limited cash resources and may not have additional financing available to us.

 

We generated approximately $2.9 million of cash and cash equivalents from operating activities in the year ended June 30, 2004 and ended that period with approximately $7.6 million of cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale investments. We believe our $7.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale investments, together with the funds generated from product sales, will be sufficient to fund our working capital and capital resources needs for the next 12 months. Our business plan and financing needs are subject to change depending on, among other things, success of our efforts to continue to effectively manage expenses, market

 

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conditions, business opportunities and cash flow from operations, if any. We may require additional financing to continue our business, the receipt of which cannot be assured. Such additional financing could be sought from a number of sources, including possible sales of equity or debt securities or loans from banks or other financial institutions. We may not be able to obtain additional financing from any source on reasonable terms, if at all. Any future capital that is available may be raised on terms that are dilutive to our shareholders.

 

Our products may not achieve market acceptance, which could limit our future revenue.

 

Physicians will not recommend Cooled ThermoTherapy procedures unless they conclude, based on clinical data and other factors, that it is an effective alternative to other methods of enlarged prostate treatment, including more established methods. Patient acceptance of the procedure will depend in part upon physician recommendations and on other factors, including the degree of invasiveness and the rate and severity of complications associated with the Cooled ThermoTherapy procedure compared with other therapies. Patient acceptance of the Cooled ThermoTherapy procedure also will depend upon the ability of physicians to educate these patients on their treatment choices. Health care payer acceptance of our procedure will require, among other things, evidence of the cost effectiveness of Cooled ThermoTherapy compared to other BPH therapies. Our marketing strategy must overcome the difficulties inherent in the introduction of new technology to the medical community. If our Cooled ThermoTherapy procedure is not widely accepted by physicians, patients or payers, or is accepted more slowly than expected, our business will be harmed.

 

Third-party reimbursement is critical to market acceptance of our products.

 

Our future revenues are subject to uncertainties regarding health care reimbursement and reform. In the United States, health care providers, such as hospitals and physicians, generally rely on third-party payers.

 

Third-party reimbursement is dependent upon decisions by the CMS, contract Medicare carriers, individual managed care organizations, private insurers, foreign governmental health programs and other payers of health care cost. Failure to receive or maintain favorable coding, coverage and reimbursement determinations for Cooled ThermoTherapy by these organizations could discourage physicians from using our products. We may be unable to sell our products on a profitable basis if third-party payers deny coverage, provide low reimbursement rates or reduce their current levels of reimbursement.

 

The continuing efforts of government, insurance companies, health maintenance organizations and other payers of health care costs to contain or reduce costs of health care may affect our future revenues and profitability. With recent federal and state government initiatives directed at lowering the total cost of health care, the United States Congress and state legislatures will likely continue to focus on health care reform including the reform of Medicare and Medicaid systems, and on the cost of medical products and services. Additionally, third-party payers are increasingly challenging the prices charged for medical products and services. Also, the trend toward managed health care in the United States and the concurrent growth of organizations such as HMO’s that could control or significantly influence the purchase of health care services and products, as well as legislative proposals to reform health care or reduce government insurance programs, may also result in lower prices for, or rejection of, our products. The cost containment measures that health care payers and providers are instituting and the effect of any health care reform could cause reductions in the amount of reimbursement available, and could have a materially adverse effect on our revenues and ability to operate profitably.

 

We are faced with intense competition and rapid technological and industry change.

 

The medical device industry is characterized by rapid technological change, changing customer needs and frequent new product introductions. Our products may be rendered obsolete as a result of future innovations. We face intense competition from other device manufacturers and surgical manufacturers, as well as from pharmaceutical companies. Nearly all of our competitors are significantly larger than we are and have greater

 

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financial, technical, research, marketing, sales, distribution and other resources than we do. We believe that price competition will continue among products developed in our markets. Our competitors may develop or market technologies and products, including drug-based treatments that are more effective or commercially attractive than any we are developing or marketing. Our competitors may succeed in obtaining regulatory approval and introducing or commercializing products before we do. Such developments could have a significant negative effect on our financial condition and operating results. Even if we are able to compete successfully, we may not be able to do so in a profitable manner.

 

We are dependent on adequate protection of our patent and proprietary rights.

 

We rely on patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, know-how, license agreements and contractual provisions to establish and protect our intellectual property rights. However, these legal means afford us only limited protection and may not adequately protect our rights or remedies to gain or keep any advantages we may have over our competitors.

 

In March 2002, we filed a patent infringement action against ProstaLund AB, ProstaLund Operations AB, and Circon Corporation a/k/a ACMI Corporation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. This litigation has been settled and we have granted ProstaLund and ACMI Corporation a non-exclusive, royalty free license under certain of our patents to sell the ProstaLund transurethral microwave thermotherapy system marketed in the United States by ACMI Corporation as the CoreTherm device. See Item 1: Business—Patents and Proprietary Rights for a full description of this patent infringement action.

 

Additional litigation against other parties may be necessary in the future to enforce our intellectual property rights, to protect our patents and trade secrets, and to determine the validity and scope of our proprietary rights. Future litigation may require us to incur substantial litigation expense and may divert substantial time and attention of our personnel. The occurrence of this litigation or the effect of an adverse determination in similar future litigation could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Furthermore, we cannot ensure that others have not developed or will not develop similar products or manufacturing processes, duplicate any of our products or manufacturing processes, or design around any of our patents.

 

We depend upon our Cooled ThermoTherapy products for all of our revenues.

 

All of our revenues are derived from sales of our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units and single-use treatment catheters. As a result, our success is solely dependent upon the success of our Cooled ThermoTherapy products. To date, our Cooled ThermoTherapy systems have not achieved widespread market adoption. If we are unable to widely commercialize the use of these systems successfully, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected. Further, higher than expected manufacturing, marketing and distribution costs, lower than expected reimbursement levels, lower than expected usage by physicians, and/or other competitive forces may require us to alter our pricing or marketing structure in a manner that could have a material and adverse effect on us.

 

We have limited manufacturing experience and are dependent upon a limited number of third-party suppliers to manufacture our products.

 

We have previously contracted with third parties for the production of the Prostatron product line pursuant to written supply agreements. Our supply agreement for the production of the Prostatron control unit with EDAP ended on October 1, 2003. At this time, we do not have plans to enter into another supply agreement for the manufacture of Prostatron control units, as we believe our current inventory of Prostatron control units combined with Company owned control units located at customer sites will adequately support future customer requirements. If, for any reason, customer demand exceeds our current projections, we could experience significant delays and expend significant resources in obtaining a new supply agreement with EDAP or another

 

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manufacturer. We also have a supply agreement with VTI Corporation for the production of the Prostatron single-use treatment catheter that extends though April 2006 with an automatic renewal term.

 

If for any reason, any of our third-party manufacturers are unable or unwilling to manufacture the products for us in the future, we could incur significant delays in obtaining a substitute contract manufacturer. Also, we purchase additional components used in our products from various suppliers and rely on single sources for several components. One such component is obtained from a source that has a patent for the technology. Delays in sale and delivery of our products could be caused if supply of this component or other components were interrupted. Further, if FDA approval of a PMA supplement is required for any substitute contract manufacturer or component, delays would be extended. The termination or interruption of any of these relationships, or the failure of these manufacturers or suppliers to supply products or components to us on a timely basis or in sufficient quantities, likely would cause us to be unable to meet customer orders for our products and harm our business.

 

We produce the single-use treatment catheters for the Targis system and in January 2004 we began manufacturing the Targis system control unit. We have limited experience in rapidly scaling up production. Manufacturers often encounter difficulties in scaling up production of new products, including problems involving production yields, product recalls, quality control and assurance, component supply and lack of qualified personnel. We cannot assure you that we will be able to manufacture a reliable product and deliver that product to customers in a timely fashion.

 

If we or any of our third-party manufacturers or suppliers experience production problems, we may not be able to locate an alternate manufacturer promptly. Identifying and qualifying alternative suppliers of components takes time and involves significant additional costs and may delay the production of our products. The FDA requires us to identify any supplier we use. The FDA may require additional testing of any component from new suppliers prior to our use of these components. The termination of our relationships with these single source suppliers or the failure of these parties to supply us with the components on a timely basis and in sufficient quantities likely would cause us to be unable to meet customer orders for our products in a timely manner or within our budget and harm our business.

 

We are dependent on key personnel.

 

Failure to attract and retain skilled personnel could hinder our research and development as well as our sales and marketing efforts. Our future success depends to a significant degree upon the continued services of key technical and senior management personnel, including Fred B. Parks, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. We have an employment agreement with Mr. Parks that provides that Mr. Parks will serve as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and that either party may terminate Mr. Parks’ employment at any time with or without cause. If we terminate Mr. Parks’ employment without cause, however, we would be required to make specified payments to him as described in his employment agreement. We do not have key person life insurance on Mr. Parks. Our future success also depends on our continuing ability to attract, retain and motivate highly qualified managerial, technical and sales personnel. Our inability to retain or attract qualified personnel could have a significant negative effect and thereby materially harm our business and financial condition.

 

Government regulation can have a significant impact on our business.

 

Government regulation in the United States and other countries is a significant factor affecting the research and development, manufacture and marketing of our products. In the United States, the FDA has broad authority under the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Public Health Service Act to regulate the distribution, manufacture and sale of medical devices. Sales of medical devices outside the United States are subject to government regulation and restrictions that vary from country to country. The process of obtaining FDA and other required regulatory approvals is lengthy and expensive.

 

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We may not be able to obtain necessary approvals for clinical testing or for the manufacturing or marketing of our products in the United States or in other countries. Failure to comply with applicable regulatory approvals can, among other things, result in fines, suspension of regulatory approvals, product recalls, operating restrictions and criminal prosecution. In addition, government regulations may be established that could prevent, delay, modify or rescind regulatory approval of our products. Any such position or change of position by the FDA may adversely impact our business and financial condition. Regulatory approvals, if granted, may include significant limitations on the indicated uses for which our products may be marketed in the United States or in other countries. In addition to obtaining such approvals, the FDA and foreign regulatory authorities may impose numerous other requirements on us. The FDA prohibits the marketing of approved medical devices for unapproved uses. In addition, product approvals can be withdrawn for failure to comply with regulatory standards or the occurrence of unforeseen problems following initial marketing. We may not be able to obtain regulatory approvals for our products on a timely basis, or at all, and delays in receipt of or failure to receive such approvals, the loss of previously obtained approvals, or failure to comply with existing or future regulatory requirements would have a significant negative effect on our financial condition. In addition, the health care industry in the United States is generally subject to fundamental change due to regulatory, as well as political, influences. We anticipate that Congress and state legislatures will continue to review and assess alternative health care delivery and payment systems. Potential approaches that have been considered include controls on health care spending through limitations on the growth of private purchasing groups and price controls. We cannot predict what impact the adoption of any federal or state health care reform measures may have on our business.

 

We, along with our distributors and health care providers who purchase our products and services, are subject to state and federal laws prohibiting kickbacks or other forms of bribery in the health care industry. We may be subject to civil and criminal prosecution for violations of any of these laws by our agents or us.

 

We may be required to pay damages that exceed our insurance coverage for product liability claims.

 

Our business exposes us to potential product liability claims that are inherent in the testing, production, marketing and sale of medical devices. While we believe that we are reasonably insured against these risks, we may not be able to obtain insurance in amounts or scope sufficient to provide us with adequate coverage against all potential liabilities. Currently, we maintain product liability insurance in amounts we deem to be reasonable. See also—“Product Liability and Insurance.” A product liability claim in excess of our insurance coverage would have to be paid out of cash reserves and may harm our reputation in the industry and our business.

 

Our products may be subject to product recalls even after receiving FDA clearance or approval, which would harm our reputation and our business.

 

The FDA and similar governmental authorities in other countries in which our products are sold, have the authority to request and, in some cases, require the recall of our products in the event of material deficiencies or defects in design or manufacture. A government-mandated or voluntary recall by us could occur as a result of component failures, manufacturing errors or design defects. Any recall of product would divert managerial and financial resources and harm our reputation with our customers and our business.

 

In December 2003, we determined that a component of one of our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units may not perform properly under certain conditions. We advised our customers who are using the affected units of an appropriate product protocol to follow pending our implementation of a software solution that will resolve the performance issue. We submitted the software update addressing the problem to the FDA and have received its approval. We are currently in the process of installing the updated software on all affected units in the field. We expect to complete these installations in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. We believe we have adequately reserved for these expenses at June 30, 2004.

 

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Fluctuations in our future operating results may negatively affect the market price of our common stock.

 

Our operating results have fluctuated in the past and can be expected to fluctuate from time to time in the future. Some of the factors that may cause these fluctuations include but are not limited to:

 

  the timing, volume and pricing of customer orders for both control units and single-use treatment catheters,

 

  costs and expenses related to our effort to protect our intellectual property,

 

  the timing of expenditures related to sales and marketing, and research and development, and

 

  product availability.

 

If our operating results are below the expectations of securities analysts or investors, the market price of our common stock may fall abruptly and significantly.

 

Our stock price may be volatile and a shareholder’s investment could decline in value.

 

Our stock price has fluctuated in the past and may continue to fluctuate significantly, making it difficult for an investor to resell shares or to resell shares at an attractive price. The market prices for securities of emerging companies have historically been highly volatile. Future events concerning us or our competitors could cause such volatility, including:

 

  actual or anticipated variations in our operating results,

 

  developments regarding government and third-party reimbursement,

 

  changes in government regulation,

 

  government investigation of us or our products,

 

  changes in reimbursement rates or methods affecting our products,

 

  developments concerning proprietary rights,

 

  litigation or public concern as to the safety of our products or our competitors’ products,

 

  technological innovations or new commercial products introduced by us or our competitors,

 

  investor perception of us and our industry,

 

  general economic and market conditions including market uncertainty,

 

  national or global political events,

 

  public confidence in the securities markets and regulation by or of the securities markets, and

 

  changes in senior management.

 

In addition, the stock market is subject to price and volume fluctuations that affect the market prices for companies in general, and small-capitalization, high-technology companies in particular, which are often unrelated to the operating performance of these companies. Any failure by us to meet or exceed estimates of financial analysts is likely to cause a decline in our common stock price.

 

Future sales of shares of our common stock may negatively affect our stock price.

 

Future sales of our common stock could have a significant negative effect on the market price of our common stock. In addition, upon exercise of outstanding options and warrants, the number of shares outstanding of our common stock could increase substantially. This increase, in turn, could dilute future earnings per share, if any, and could depress the market value of our common stock. Dilution and potential dilution, the availability of

 

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a large amount of shares for sale, and the possibility of additional issuances and sales of our common stock may negatively affect both the trading price of our common stock and the liquidity of our common stock. These sales also might make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we would deem appropriate.

 

Anti-takeover provisions in our articles of incorporation may have a possible negative effect on our stock price.

 

Certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may make it more difficult for a third party to acquire, or discourage a third party from attempting to acquire, control of us. We have in place several anti-takeover measures that could discourage or prevent a takeover, even if an acquisition would be beneficial to our shareholders. Our stock option plans contain provisions that allow for the acceleration of vesting or payments of awards granted under the plans in the event of specified events that result in a “change in control.” In addition, we have adopted a shareholder rights plan that would cause substantial dilution to any person or group attempting to acquire our company on terms not approved in advance by our board of directors.

 

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

 

We lease approximately 37,000 square feet of office, manufacturing and warehouse space in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, pursuant to a lease that expires in March 2008. We believe our facilities will be sufficient to meet our current and future requirements and that additional space at or near the current location will be available at a reasonable cost if additional space is required in the future.

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Our business exposes us to product liability claims that are inherent in the testing, production, marketing and sale of medical devices. Management believes any losses that may occur from these matters are adequately covered by insurance, and the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material effect on the financial position, liquidity or results of operations of the Company.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5.   MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Our common stock is traded on the National Market System of the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol ULGX. The following table sets forth quarterly high and low last-sale prices of our common stock for the past two years.

 

Fiscal Year


        Quarter

      First

   Second

   Third

   Fourth

2004

   High    $ 5.99    $ 6.80    $ 9.04    $ 15.55
     Low      2.96      4.15      6.37      7.99

2003

   High    $ 11.44    $ 5.14    $ 3.53    $ 3.21
     Low      4.00      2.27      1.78      1.78

 

The foregoing prices reflect inter-dealer prices, without dealer markup, markdown or commissions, and may not represent actual transactions.

 

Dividends

 

To date, we have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and we do not intend to do so in the foreseeable future.

 

Equity Compensation Plan Information

 

The table below presents our equity compensation plan information as of June 30, 2004:

 

     (a)    (b)    (c)

Plan Category


  

Number of securities to be

issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights


  

Weighted-average exercise

price of outstanding options,

warrants and rights


   Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))


Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

   1,430,041    $ 6.16    277,499

Equity compensation plan not approved by security holders

   225,000    $ 2.75    None
    
         

Total

   1,655,041    $ 5.70    277,499

 

The “equity compensation plans approved by security holders” listed above represent shares issuable under the Urologix, Inc. 1991 Stock Option Plan, an “employee benefit plan” as defined by Rule 405 of Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933. Shareholders approved the most recent amendment to the 1991 Stock Option Plan, which, among other things, increased the number of shares of common stock available under the plan by 500,000 shares, in November 2001.

 

The 225,000 shares listed under “equity compensation plans not approved by security holders” represent a 225,000 share option granted to Fred B. Parks, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The option was granted to Mr. Parks in connection with his original employment agreement dated May 21, 2003. The option is a non-qualified option exercisable at a price of $2.75. The 225,000 share grant began vesting over the period commencing on May 27, 2003 and ending on May 27, 2007, with 56,268 shares vesting on May 27, 2004, and 1/36th of the remaining 168,732 shares vesting on the 27th of each of the 36 months following May 27, 2004.

 

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

     Years ended June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    2002

    2001(1)

    2000

 
     (in thousands, except per share data)  

Statements of Operations Data:

                                        

Sales

   $ 24,324     $ 18,775     $ 22,742     $ 15,337     $ 8,163  

Cost of goods sold

     8,547       7,942 (2)     7,844       5,804       4,357  
    


 


 


 


 


Gross profit

     15,777       10,833       14,898       9,533       3,806  
    


 


 


 


 


Costs and Expenses:

                                        

Sales, general and administrative

     12,338       15,390       12,046       10,799       8,767  

Research and development

     2,390       3,675       4,073       3,533       3,614  

Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets(3)

     664       664       664       1,082       —    

Restructuring(4)

     (200 )     1,275       —         —         —    
    


 


 


 


 


Total costs and expenses

     15,192       21,004       16,783       15,414       12,381  
    


 


 


 


 


Operating earnings (loss)

     585       (10,171 )     (1,885 )     (5,881 )     (8,575 )

Interest income, net

     57       123       234       746       1,477  
    


 


 


 


 


Net earnings (loss)

   $ 642     $ (10,048 )   $ (1,651 )   $ (5,135 )   $ (7,098 )
    


 


 


 


 


Basic:

                                        

Net earnings (loss) per common share

   $ 0.05     $ (0.72 )   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.62 )

Weighted average shares used in computing net earnings (loss) per share

     14,015       13,915       13,810       12,760       11,514  

Diluted:

                                        

Net earnings (loss) per common share

   $ 0.04     $ (0.72 )   $ (0.12 )   $ (0.40 )   $ (0.62 )

Weighted average shares used in computing net earnings (loss) per share

     14,649       13,915       13,810       12,760       11,514  
     As of June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

    2002

    2001

    2000

 
     (in thousands)  

Balance Sheet Data:

        

Cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments

   $ 7,604     $ 4,619     $ 12,713     $ 14,921     $ 23,598  

Working capital

     7,354       3,581       14,007       14,935       23,131  

Total assets

     36,172       35,862       46,437       46,860       31,956  

Long-term obligations

     —         —         926       1,439       —    

Total liabilities

     5,454       6,757       7,490       7,351       3,186  

Shareholders’ equity

     30,718       29,105       38,947       39,509       28,770  

(1) Includes the acquisition of the Prostatron product line from EDAP on October 1, 2000.
(2) Includes a $610,000 lower of cost or market write-down of control unit inventory and future control unit purchase commitments.
(3) The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” effective July 1, 2001, which eliminated the systematic amortization of goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets.
(4) Represents a fiscal 2003 fourth quarter restructuring charge related to a workforce reduction and facilities consolidation and subsequent $200,000 recovery in fiscal 2004 due to a reduction in the severance related liabilities.

 

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA

 

     Year Ended June 30, 2004

 
    

First

Quarter


   

Second

Quarter


   

Third

Quarter


    

Fourth

Quarter


 
         
     (in thousands, except per share data)  

Sales

   $ 5,061     $ 5,619     $ 6,668      $ 6,976  

Gross profit

     3,079 (1)     3,555       4,302        4,841  

Net earnings (loss)

     (490 )     (207 )(2)     502        837 (3)

Basic net earnings (loss) per share

   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.04      $ 0.06  

Diluted net earnings (loss) per share

   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.03      $ 0.06  
     Year Ended June 30, 2003

 
    

First

Quarter


   

Second

Quarter


   

Third

Quarter


    

Fourth

Quarter


 
         
     (in thousands, except per share data)  

Sales

   $ 4,464     $ 4,584     $ 4,558      $ 5,169  

Gross profit

     2,958       2,730       2,756        2,389 (4)

Net loss

     (1,750 )     (2,490 )     (2,068 )      (3,740 )(5)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.18 )   $ (0.15 )    $ (0.27 )

(1) Includes a $160,000 charge for commitments to purchase control unit inventory at prices that exceeded the expected future sales value.
(2) Includes a $175,000 restructuring benefit related to a reduction in previously accrued severance related liabilities.
(3) Includes a $25,000 restructuring benefit related to a reduction in previously accrued severance related liabilities.
(4) Includes a $610,000 lower of cost or market write-down of control unit inventory and control unit purchase commitments.
(5) Includes a restructuring charge of $1.3 million related to a workforce reduction and facilities consolidation.

 

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ITEM 7.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion may contain forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results and the timing of selected events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of selected factors, including those set forth under “Risks Related to Our Business” in Item 1. All forward-looking statements included here are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

 

OVERVIEW

 

Urologix, Inc., based in Minneapolis, develops, manufactures and markets minimally invasive medical products for the treatment of urological disorders.

 

We have developed and offer non-surgical, catheter-based therapies that use a proprietary cooled microwave technology for the treatment of BPH, a disease that dramatically affects more than 23 million men worldwide by causing adverse changes in urinary voiding patterns. We market our products under the Targis and Prostatron names. Both systems utilize Cooled ThermoTherapy, a targeted microwave energy combined with a unique cooling mechanism that protects healthy tissue and enhances patient comfort while providing safe, effective, lasting relief from the symptoms of BPH. Cooled ThermoTherapy can be performed without anesthesia or intravenous sedation and, as a result, can be performed in a physician’s office or an outpatient clinic. We believe Cooled ThermoTherapy provides an efficacious, safe and cost-effective solution for BPH that is clinically superior to medication and is without the complications and side effects inherent in surgical procedures.

 

We believe that third-party reimbursement is essential to the adoption of Cooled ThermoTherapy, and that clinical efficacy, overall cost effectiveness and physician advocacy is key to obtaining this reimbursement. We estimate that 60% to 80% of patients who receive treatment in the United States will be eligible for Medicare coverage. The remaining patients will either be covered by private insurers, including traditional indemnity health insurers and managed care organizations, or they will be private-paying patients. As a result, Medicare reimbursement is particularly critical for widespread market adoption of Cooled ThermoTherapy in the United States.

 

The level of Medicare reimbursement for Cooled ThermoTherapy is dependent on the site of service. Beginning on August 1, 2000, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) replaced the reasonable cost basis of reimbursement for outpatient hospital-based procedures, including Cooled ThermoTherapy, with a new fixed rate or prospective payment system. Under this method of reimbursement, a hospital receives a fixed reimbursement for each Cooled ThermoTherapy treatment performed in its facility, approximately $2,000 in calendar year 2004, although the rate varies depending on a wage index and other factors for each hospital. The urologist performing the Cooled ThermoTherapy treatment receives reimbursement of approximately $500 per procedure.

 

In January 2001, CMS began to reimburse for Cooled ThermoTherapy treatments performed in the urologist’s office. The reimbursement rate (inclusive of the physician’s fee) in calendar year 2004 for Cooled ThermoTherapy procedures performed in the urologist’s office is approximately $4,000, which is subject to geographic adjustment. Reimbursement rates for calendar year 2005 will be published in the November 2004 edition of the Federal Register.

 

In July 2003, CMS added the CPT Code covering Cooled ThermoTherapy to the ASC list of Medicare approved procedures providing a reimbursement rate for ambulatory surgical centers (ASC). Procedures in an ASC are reimbursed under a two part system similar to hospital reimbursement. The ASC receives a fixed reimbursement for each Cooled ThermoTherapy procedure performed. Cooled ThermoTherapy is in ASC

 

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payment group 9 which reimburses approximately $1,300, the highest amount allowed under this system. The urologist performing the procedure is reimbursed the same amount as if the treatment occurred in a hospital. This low facility reimbursement rate relative to the cost of the procedure potentially limits the number of Cooled ThermoTherapy treatments done in an ASC.

 

Our goal is to grow Cooled ThermoTherapy as a standard of care for the treatment of BPH. Our business strategy to achieve this goal is to (i) increase the use of Cooled ThermoTherapy by physicians who already have access to a Cooled ThermoTherapy system, (ii) increase the number of physicians who provide Cooled ThermoTherapy to their patients and (iii) satisfy additional demand for Cooled ThermoTherapy systems through the efficient use of existing systems in the field.

 

We expect to continue to invest in sales and marketing programs and research and development projects as we focus on growing our revenues, continue clinical trials in support of regulatory and reimbursement approvals, and continue improving our therapy. Our future profitability will be dependent upon, among other factors, our success in achieving increased treatment volume and market adoption of the Cooled ThermoTherapy procedures in the physician’s office, our success in obtaining and maintaining necessary regulatory clearances, our ability to manufacture at the volumes and quantities the market requires, the extent to which Medicare and other health care payers continue to reimburse costs of Cooled ThermoTherapy procedures performed in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers and the amount of reimbursement provided.

 

Critical Accounting Policies:

 

In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission guidance, we set forth below those material accounting policies that we believe are the most critical to an investor’s understanding of our financial results and condition, and require complex management judgment.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue from the sale of Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units upon delivery to the customer. We recognize revenue from treatment catheter sales at the time of shipment. In addition to our sales of Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units, we place our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units with customers under a variety of programs for both evaluation and long-term use. We retain title to these control units and do not recognize any revenue on these control units until title has transferred. These programs are designed to expand access to our technology, and thus expand the market for our single-use treatment catheters. Under these programs, we generally charge a higher price for each single-use treatment catheter to include the use of our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control unit by the customer. We recognize revenue on these single-use treatment catheters at the time of shipment. Revenue for warranty service contracts is deferred and recognized over the contract period. We record a provision for estimated sales returns on product sales in the same period as the related revenue is recorded. The provision for estimated sales returns is based on historical sales returns, analysis of credit memo data and other known factors.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. This allowance is a significant estimate and is regularly evaluated by us for adequacy by taking into consideration factors such as past experience, credit quality of the customer base, age of the receivable balances, both individually and in the aggregate, and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

 

Product Warranty

 

We record a liability for warranty claims at the time of sale. The amount of the liability is based on the trend in the historical ratio of product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs to sales, the historical

 

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length of time between the sale and resulting warranty claim and other factors. Should actual product failure rates, material usage or repair costs differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required.

 

Inventories and Related Allowance for Excess and Obsolete Inventory

 

We value our inventories, consisting primarily of control units, single-use treatment catheters, and raw materials to produce the control units and treatment catheters, at the lower of cost or market value on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) basis. The inventory cost includes both merchandise and freight. A periodic review of the inventory on hand is performed to determine if the inventory is properly stated at the lower of cost or market. In performing this analysis we consider, at a minimum, the following factors: average selling prices, reimbursement changes, and changes in demand for our products due to competitive conditions or market acceptance. Each type of inventory is analyzed to determine net realizable values. A provision is recorded to reduce the cost of inventories to the estimated net realizable values, if required.

 

We also analyze the level of inventory on hand on a periodic basis, in relation to estimated customer requirements to determine whether write-downs for excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory are required. Any significant or unanticipated change in the factors noted above could have a significant impact on the value of our inventories and on our reported operating results.

 

Valuation of Long-Lived and Intangible Assets and Goodwill

 

In fiscal 2002, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” and as a result, we have ceased to amortize approximately $10.2 million of goodwill and $1.1 million of trademarks. Goodwill and trademarks are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events suggests an impairment exists. The test for impairment requires us to make several estimates about fair value, most of which are based on projected future cash flows. Our estimates associated with the impairment tests are considered critical, due to the amount of goodwill and trademarks recorded on our balance sheet and the judgment required in determining fair value amounts, including projected future cash flows.

 

Other intangible assets consist of developed technologies, customer base and trademarks. Developed technologies and customer base are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 15 and 14 years, respectively. The trademark asset is considered to be an intangible asset with an indefinite useful life, and it will not be amortized until its useful life is determined to be no longer indefinite. We review the definite lived intangible assets for impairment as changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events suggests the remaining value is not recoverable.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales increased to $24.3 million in fiscal 2004 from $18.8 million in fiscal 2003. The sales growth was primarily attributable to increased sales of single-use treatment catheters at moderately higher average per unit selling prices, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from sales of Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units. Although the number of control units sold increased slightly in fiscal 2004 compared to fiscal 2003, a decrease in the average per unit sales price of these systems more than offset the increased unit volume. Sales of single-use treatment catheters accounted for 93% of revenue in fiscal 2004, compared to 88% in fiscal 2003. We believe that our sales and marketing efforts focused on improving office based utilization through physician education on the clinical benefits of Cooled ThermoTherapy combined with the increased Medicare reimbursement rate for Cooled ThermoTherapy procedures performed in the urologist’s office, which went into effect January 1, 2004, resulted in increased interest and demand for our products this year. We expect demand for our treatment catheters to continue to increase as we continue to focus on increasing the utilization rates of our existing customers while economically providing access to our technology to new accounts through our scheduled access program and our mobile partners.

 

At June 30, 2004, we had a domestic installed base of 427 Cooled ThermoTherapy systems, including the units that are being used by customers pursuant to our evaluation and long-term use programs, compared to an installed base of 381 units at June 30, 2003.

 

Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit

 

Cost of goods sold includes raw materials, labor, overhead and royalties incurred in connection with the production of our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units and single-use treatment catheters. Cost of goods sold for fiscal 2004 increased to $8.5 million from $7.9 million in fiscal 2003, due primarily to higher sales volumes of both single-use treatment catheters and control units, partially offset by lower per unit manufacturing costs. Additionally, fiscal 2003 cost of goods sold included a fiscal fourth quarter charge of $610,000 for a lower-of-cost or market write-down of control unit inventory and fiscal 2004 cost of goods sold includes a $160,000 charge, recorded in the first fiscal quarter, for a commitment to purchase additional control unit inventory at prices which exceeded the expected future sales value.

 

Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased to 65% in fiscal 2004 from 58% in the prior fiscal year. The increase in the gross profit rate resulted primarily from the increased volume of higher margin single-use treatment catheters sold in fiscal year 2004, combined with a modest increase in the average per unit selling prices and a reduction in the average per unit manufacturing cost of single-use treatment catheters, partially offset by a decrease in the average per unit selling price of Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units. Additionally, fiscal 2003 gross profit rates were negatively impacted by the $610,000 charge described above. We expect gross profit rates as a percentage of revenue to continue to improve as we focus on growing sales of our higher margin, single-use treatment catheters.

 

Selling, General & Administrative

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2004 decreased to $12.3 million from $15.4 million in fiscal 2003. The decrease in expense is attributable to the organizational restructuring and workforce reduction that occurred in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2003, and a reduction in legal expenses related to the patent infringement suit we filed to protect our intellectual property that was settled in January 2004. We expect selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2005 to increase as we continue to invest in programs and resources designed to generate awareness and further acceptance of Cooled ThermoTherapy.

 

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Research and Development

 

Research and development expenses, which include expenditures for product development, regulatory compliance and clinical studies, decreased to $2.4 million in fiscal 2004 from $3.7 million in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in expenses resulted primarily from the organizational restructuring and workforce reduction that occurred in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2003, and decreased expenditures on product development activities and clinical trial expenses. We expect research and development expenses to increase by approximately $1.0 million in fiscal 2005 over fiscal 2004, as we invest in programs designed to expand our Cooled ThermoCath® product line and further improve our technology.

 

Amortization of Other Intangible Assets

 

Amortization of other intangible assets was $664,000 for both fiscal 2004 and 2003. The amortization of intangible assets is a result of the purchase of the Prostatron Cooled ThermoTherapy product line from EDAP in October 2000. We expect amortization expense in fiscal 2005 to be approximately $664,000.

 

Restructuring

 

In May 2003, we announced plans for organizational restructuring that eliminated 28 positions within the Company and also resulted in our vacating a portion of our leased facility. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 we recorded a $1.3 million restructuring charge to cover the expenses associated with these items. All of the targeted headcount reductions were completed by June 2003, and we sublet the vacated space beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2004.

 

During fiscal 2004, we recorded a $200,000 restructuring benefit, which resulted from a reduction in our severance obligations related to the May 2003 workforce reduction. All severance obligations have been paid. The lease term on the vacated space currently runs through fiscal 2008.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income for fiscal 2004 decreased to $57,000 from $123,000 in the prior fiscal year. The decrease was due to lower interest income resulting from lower cash and investment balances, partially offset by lower interest expense.

 

Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales for fiscal 2003 decreased $4 million or 17% to $18.8 million, compared to sales of $22.7 million in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in revenue was caused by a decrease in the number of Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units sold as well as a drop in the average per unit selling price of these systems, and a decrease in the number of single-use treatment catheters sold. Sales of single-use treatment catheters accounted for approximately 88% of all revenue in fiscal 2003 compared to 79% in fiscal 2002. Both the volume of Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units sold and the sales price of these systems were affected by competitive offerings in the marketplace. In addition, the effort to expand our sales force during the first six-months of fiscal 2003 limited the growth of treatment catheter sales as both sales management and our experienced sales representatives invested a significant amount of time recruiting and training new team members which reduced contact with existing customers and slowed the effort to generate new business. At June 30, 2003 we had an installed base of 381 Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units, including the units that are being used by customers pursuant to our evaluation and long-term use programs, compared to an installed base of 299 units at June 30, 2002.

 

Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Profit

 

Cost of goods sold increased to $7.9 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $7.8 million in fiscal 2002. The increase in cost of goods sold resulted primarily from a $610,000 charge for a lower of cost or market adjustment

 

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to Cooled ThermoTherapy system control unit inventory and future control unit purchase commitments, partially offset by reduced volumes of Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units and single-use treatment catheters sold.

 

Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 58% in fiscal 2003 from 66% in fiscal 2002, due primarily to the decrease in the average per unit selling price of our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units and the $610,000 charge to cost of goods sold in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 for the lower of cost or market adjustment to Cooled ThermoTherapy system control unit inventory and future purchase commitments.

 

Selling, General & Administrative

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $15.4 million in fiscal 2003 from $12 million in the prior fiscal year. The increase in expenses resulted from the expansion of our direct sales force during the first six months of fiscal 2003 and expenses related to a patent infringement suit that we filed to protect our intellectual property.

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development expenses decreased to $3.7 million in fiscal 2003 from $4.1 million in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in research and development expenses resulted from decreased expenditures on product development activities partially offset by increased clinical study activity.

 

Amortization of Other Intangible Assets

 

Amortization of other intangible assets was $664,000 in fiscal 2003, as well as fiscal 2002.

 

Restructuring

 

Restructuring expense for fiscal 2003 totaled $1.3 million compared to no restructuring expense in fiscal 2002. This restructuring action was initiated in May 2003 and concluded in June 2003. Approximately $1.0 million of this charge related to severance and company paid benefit expenses associated with the elimination of 28 positions and approximately $275,000 related to vacated leased space resulting from a facility consolidation.

 

Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income decreased to $123,000 during fiscal 2003 from $234,000 in the prior fiscal year. The decrease was attributable to lower interest income due to lower cash and investment balances partially offset by lower interest expense.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We have financed our operations since inception through sales of equity securities and, to a lesser extent, sales of our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units and single-use treatment catheters. As of June 30, 2004, we had total cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments of $7.6 million compared $4.6 million as of June 30, 2003. The increase in cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale investments resulted primarily from the significant improvement in operating results in fiscal 2004, combined with approximately $1.0 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

 

Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

During fiscal 2004, we generated $2.9 million of cash from operating activities. Our net earnings of $642,000 combined with depreciation and amortization of $2.0 million accounted for the majority of the cash generated. Decreases in inventory and prepaid and other assets of $665,000 and $681,000, respectively, favorably impacted cash, but were offset by increases in accounts receivable of $560,000 and decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses and deferred income of $322,000 and $220,000, respectively. The decrease in inventory

 

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resulted from a reduction in both raw material and finished goods inventory associated with control units. Prepaid and other assets decreased due to the elimination of a down-payment made in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 for inventory that was delivered in fiscal 2004, and the expensing of royalties and insurance premiums that were paid in prior periods. The $560,000 increase in accounts receivable was related to significantly increased revenue volume in fiscal 2004, and the decrease in accrued expenses and deferred income resulted from payments of severance and lease obligations associated with the May 2003 restructuring and a $200,000 adjustment to the restructuring reserve, combined with payments to our attorneys for previously incurred expenses associated with our patent litigation, partially offset by an increase in accrued compensation associated with our annual employee bonus program and increased sales commissions.

 

Cash Provided by Investing Activities

 

We generated $1.2 million from investing activities, resulting from the sale and maturity of $1.4 million of available-for-sale investments partially offset by the purchase of $112,000 of property and equipment. We expect capital expenditures in fiscal 2005 to be consistent with fiscal 2004 levels.

 

Cash Provided by Financing Activities

 

During fiscal 2004 we generated $283,000 from financing activities as a result of $1.0 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by $351,000 of payments on capital lease obligations that were concluded during the third quarter of fiscal 2004, and a $410,000 debt payment to EDAP TMS S.A. (EDAP). On December 30, 2003, a final payment of $705,000, including interest, was due to EDAP under a promissory note dated October 1, 2000 in the original principal amount of $575,000 issued to EDAP by us pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated the same date (the “Note”). Pursuant to the terms of the Note, on December 30, 2003, we paid EDAP $130,000 of accrued interest and $410,000 of principal and have deferred payment of $165,000 for offset against future anticipated product claims against EDAP.

 

We plan to continue offering customers a variety of programs for both evaluation and long-term use of our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units in addition to purchase options. As of June 30, 2004, our property and equipment, net, included approximately $2.1 million of control units used in evaluation or long-term use programs. Depending on the growth of these programs, we may use additional capital to finance the units used by these customers.

 

Future contractual commitments, including interest, that will affect cash flows are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Total

   2005

   2006

   2007

   2008

Note payable

   $ 172    $ 172    $ —      $ —      $ —  

Building lease

     1,251      320      330      340      261
    

  

  

  

  

Total

   $ 1,423    $ 492    $ 330    $ 340    $ 261
    

  

  

  

  

 

We have no contractual commitments beyond fiscal year 2008.

 

As of June 30, 2004, we have purchase commitments totaling $233,000 to EDAP for the purchase of Prostatron control units for scheduled delivery in fiscal 2005.

 

Based upon our financial performance in fiscal 2004, we believe our $7.6 million in cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale investments at June 30, 2004, together with the funds generated from operations, will be sufficient to fund our working capital and capital resources needs for the next 12 months. There can be no assurance, however, that we will not require additional financing in the future or that any additional financing will be available to us on satisfactory terms, if at all.

 

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Our financial instruments include cash, cash equivalents, and available-for-sale investments. Our financial investment portfolio at June 30, 2004, is carried at market value. Increases and decreases in prevailing interest rates generally translate into decreases and increases in the fair value of these instruments. Also, fair values of interest rate sensitive instruments may be affected by the credit worthiness of the issuer, prepayment options, relative values of alternative instruments, the liquidity of the instrument and other general market conditions.

 

Market risk was estimated as the potential decrease in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 1% change in interest rates for the issues contained in the available-for-sale investment portfolio and was not materially different from the year-end carrying value. Due to the nature of our short-term investments, we have concluded that we do not have a material market risk exposure.

 

Our policy is not to enter into derivative financial instruments. We do not have any significant foreign currency exposure since we do not generally transact business in foreign currencies. Therefore, we do not have significant overall currency exposure. In addition, we do not enter into any futures or forward commodity contracts since we do not have significant market risk exposure with respect to commodity prices.

 

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

The following financial statements are included in the Form 10-K.

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   30

Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2004 and 2003

   31

Statements of Operations for the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

   32

Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

   33

Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002

   34

Notes to Financial Statements

   35

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

Board of Directors and Shareholders of Urologix, Inc.:

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Urologix, Inc. (the company) as of June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the related statements of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Urologix, Inc. as of June 30, 2004 and 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2004, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

KPMG LLP

 

Minneapolis, Minnesota

August 4, 2004

 

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Urologix, Inc.

 

Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     June 30,

 
     2004

    2003

 

ASSETS

                

Current Assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 5,142     $ 727  

Available-for-sale investments

     2,462       3,892  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $299 and $365

     2,689       2,129  

Inventories, net

     2,144       2,893  

Prepaids and other current assets

     371       697  
    


 


Total current assets

     12,808       10,338  
    


 


Property and equipment:

                

Machinery, equipment and furniture

     9,256       9,843  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (6,583 )     (6,029 )
    


 


Property and equipment, net

     2,673       3,814  

Other assets

     2,049       2,404  

Goodwill, net

     10,193       10,193  

Other intangible assets, net

     8,449       9,113  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 36,172     $ 35,862  
    


 


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                

Current liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 949     $ 1,271  

Accrued compensation

     1,425       476  

Other accrued expenses

     1,532       2,450  

Capital lease obligations

     —         351  

Note payable

     165       575  

Deferred income

     1,383       1,634  
    


 


Total liabilities

     5,454       6,757  
    


 


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)

                

Shareholders’ equity:

                

Common stock, $.01 par value, 25,000 shares authorized; 14,194 and 13,962 shares issued and outstanding

     142       140  

Additional paid-in capital

     109,653       108,606  

Accumulated deficit

     (79,086 )     (79,728 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     9       87  
    


 


Total shareholders’ equity

     30,718       29,105  
    


 


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 36,172     $ 35,862  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Urologix, Inc.

 

Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     For the Years Ended June 30

 
     2004

    2003

    2002

 

SALES

   $ 24,324     $ 18,775     $ 22,742  

COST OF GOODS SOLD

     8,547       7,942       7,844  
    


 


 


Gross profit

     15,777       10,833       14,898  
    


 


 


COSTS AND EXPENSES

                        

Sales, general and administrative

     12,338       15,390       12,046  

Research and development

     2,390       3,675       4,073  

Amortization of other intangible assets

     664       664       664  

Restructuring

     (200 )     1,275       —    
    


 


 


Total costs and expenses

     15,192       21,004       16,783  
    


 


 


OPERATING EARNINGS (LOSS)

     585       (10,171 )     (1,885 )

INTEREST INCOME

     110       289       495  

INTEREST EXPENSE

     (53 )     (166 )     (261 )
    


 


 


NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

   $ 642     $ (10,048 )   $ (1,651 )
    


 


 


NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE—BASIC

   $ 0.05     $ (0.72 )   $ (0.12 )
    


 


 


NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE—DILUTED

   $ 0.04     $ (0.72 )   $ (0.12 )
    


 


 


WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING—BASIC

     14,015       13,915       13,810  
    


 


 


WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING—DILUTED

     14,649       13,915       13,810  
    


 


 


 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Urologix, Inc.

 

Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(In thousands)

 

    Common Stock

 

Additional
Paid-In
Capital


 

Accumulated
Deficit


   

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)


   

Total
Shareholders’
Equity


 
    Shares

  Amount

       

Balance, June 30, 2001

  13,630   $ 136   $ 107,397   $ (68,029 )   $ 5     $ 39,509  

Change in unrealized gains on investments

  —       —       —       —         34       34  

Net loss

  —       —       —       (1,651 )     —         (1,651 )
                                   


Comprehensive loss

  —       —       —       —         —         (1,617 )

Value of options issued to consultants

  —       —       34     —         —         34  

Stock options exercised

  266     3     958     —         —         961  

Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

  6     —       60     —         —         60  
   
 

 

 


 


 


Balance, June 30, 2002

  13,902     139     108,449     (69,680 )     39       38,947  

Change in unrealized gains on investments

  —       —       —       —         48       48  

Net loss

  —       —       —       (10,048 )     —         (10,048 )
                                   


Comprehensive loss

  —       —       —       —         —         (10,000 )

Stock options exercised

  57     1     149     —         —         150  

Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

  3     —       8     —         —         8  
   
 

 

 


 


 


Balance, June 30, 2003

  13,962     140     108,606     (79,728 )     87       29,105  

Change in unrealized gains on investments

  —       —       —       —         (78 )     (78 )

Net earnings

  —       —       —       642       —         642  
                                   


Comprehensive earnings

  —       —       —       —         —         564  

Value of options issued to consultants

  —       —       5     —         —         5  

Stock options exercised

  220     2     1,012     —         —         1,014  

Common shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

  12     —       30     —         —         30  
   
 

 

 


 


 


Balance, June 30, 2004

  14,194   $ 142   $ 109,653   $ (79,086 )   $ 9     $ 30,718  
   
 

 

 


 


 


 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

     For the Years Ended June 30

 
     2004

    2003

    2002

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                        

Net earnings (loss)

   $ 642     $ (10,048 )   $ (1,651 )

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

                        

Depreciation and amortization

     2,001       2,073       1,680  

Value of options issued to consultants

     5       —         34  

Provision for bad debts

     1       58       212  

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

                        

Accounts receivable

     (561 )     2,367       (1,568 )

Inventories

     665       (2,192 )     (1,567 )

Prepaids and other assets

     681       455       (114 )

Accounts payable

     (322 )     (846 )     336  

Accrued expenses and deferred income

     (220 )     626       76  
    


 


 


Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     2,892       (7,507 )     (2,562 )
    


 


 


INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                        

Purchase of property and equipment

     (112 )     (280 )     (282 )

Purchase of investments

     —         (12,364 )     (61,758 )

Proceeds from sales or maturities of investments

     1,352       19,629       65,578  
    


 


 


Net cash provided by investing activities

     1,240       6,985       3,538  
    


 


 


FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                        

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     1,044       158       1,021  

Payments made on capital lease obligations

     (351 )     (513 )     (419 )

Payments made on note payable

     (410 )     —         —    
    


 


 


Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

     283       (355 )     602  
    


 


 


NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     4,415       (877 )     1,578  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

                        

Beginning of year

     727       1,604       26  
    


 


 


End of year

   $ 5,142     $ 727     $ 1,604  
    


 


 


Supplemental cash-flow information

                        

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 157     $ 130     $ 225  

Net value of inventory transferred to (from) property and equipment

   $ (84 )   $ 1,723     $ 1,346  

 

 

The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

 

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UROLOGIX, INC.

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Nature of Business

 

Description of Operating Activities

 

Urologix, Inc. (Urologix or “the Company”) designs, develops, manufactures and markets medical devices for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a disease that affects more than 23 million men worldwide by causing adverse changes in urinary voiding patterns. We have developed a catheter-based therapy that uses a proprietary cooled microwave technology for the treatment of BPH. We market our products under the Targis and Prostatron names. Both systems utilize Cooled ThermoTherapy, a targeted microwave energy combined with a unique cooling mechanism that protects healthy tissue and enhances patient comfort while providing safe, effective, lasting relief from the symptoms of BPH. Cooled ThermoTherapy can be performed without anesthesia or intravenous sedation and can be performed in a physician’s office or an outpatient clinic. Although we began actively selling our products in 1997, we operated profitably for the first time in fiscal 2004.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

We classify highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less as cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value.

 

Available-for-Sale Investments

 

We invest in money market funds and U.S. government and investment-grade corporate debt investments with original maturities ranging from 91 days to two years. These investments are considered to be available for sale and are stated at market value, with the resulting unrealized gains or losses reported as a component of comprehensive earnings (loss) in the statements of shareholders’ equity. The gross realized gains and losses on sales of available-for-sale investments were not material for the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002. Available-for-sale investments consist of corporate and governmental bonds and are quoted at their estimated fair value based on market quotes at June 30, 2004 and 2003 (in thousands) as follows:

 

    Amortized
Cost


  Gross
Unrealized
Gains


  Gross
Unrealized
Losses


  Market
Value


2004

  $ 2,453   $ 9   $ 0   $ 2,462

2003

  $ 3,805   $ 87   $ 0   $ 3,892

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue from the sale of Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units upon delivery to the customer. We recognize revenue from single-use treatment catheter sales at the time of shipment. In addition to our sales of Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units, we place our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units with customers under a variety of programs for both evaluation and long-term use. We retain title to these control units and do not recognize any revenue on these control units until title has transferred. These programs are designed to expand access to our technology, and thus expand the market for our single-use treatment catheters. Under these programs, we generally charge a higher price for each single-use treatment catheter to include the use of our Cooled ThermoTherapy system control unit by the customer. We recognize revenue on these single-use treatment catheters at the time of shipment. Revenue for warranty service contracts is deferred and recognized over the contract period. We record a provision for estimated sales returns on product sales in the same period as the related revenue is recorded. The provision for estimated sales returns is based on historical sales returns, analysis of credit memo data and other known factors.

 

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UROLOGIX, INC.

 

Notes to Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or market, and consist of (in thousands):

 

     June 30, 2004

   June 30, 2003

Raw materials

   $ 1,304    $ 1,335

Work-in-process

     163      508

Finished goods

     677      1,050
    

  

Total inventories

   $ 2,144    $ 2,893
    

  

 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

In fiscal 2002, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” and as a result, we have ceased to amortize approximately $10.2 million of goodwill and $1.1 million of trademarks. Goodwill and trademarks are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events suggest an impairment exists. The test for impairment requires us to make several estimates about fair value, most of which are based on projected future cash flows. We completed our fiscal 2004 assessment as of May 31, 2004 and have concluded that no impairment existed.

 

Other intangible assets consist of developed technologies, customer base and trademarks. Developed technologies and customer base are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 15 and 14 years, respectively. The trademark asset is considered to be an intangible with an indefinite useful life, and it will not be amortized until its useful life is determined to be no longer indefinite. We review the definite lived intangible assets for impairment as changes in circumstance or the occurrence of events suggests the remaining value is not recoverable.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Company owned Cooled ThermoTherapy system control units located at customer sites for evaluation and long-term use programs are classified as property and equipment, valued at cost and depreciated over a useful life of four years. Improvements that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized at cost and depreciated over their remaining useful lives. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method based upon estimated useful lives of three to seven years for machinery, equipment and furniture. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the assets or term of the lease.

 

Other Assets

 

Other assets consist primarily of prepaid royalties resulting from patent licensing agreements. The agreements require us to pay a royalty on sales of Cooled ThermoTherapy products. Royalties are charged to cost of goods sold as sales are recognized.

 

Warranty Costs

 

Certain of our products are covered by warranties against defects in material and workmanship for periods of up to twenty-four months. We record a liability for warranty claims at the time of sale. The amount of the liability is based on the trend in the historical ratio of product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs to sales, the historical length of time between the sale and resulting warranty claim and other factors.

 

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UROLOGIX, INC.

 

Notes to Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

Warranty provisions and claims for the years ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Years Ended


  

Beginning

Balance


  

Warranty

Provisions


  

Warranty

Claims


   

Ending

Balance


June 30, 2004

   $ 159    $ 252    $ (196 )   $ 215

June 30, 2003

   $ 203    $ 224    $ (268 )   $ 159

 

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share was computed by dividing the net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted net earnings (loss) per share was computed by dividing the net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus all potentially dilutive common shares that result from stock options. The number of shares used in earnings per share computations is as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the years ended June 30,

     2004

   2003

   2002

Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic

   14,015    13,915    13,810

Dilutive effect of stock options

   634    —      —  
    
  
  

Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted

   14,649    13,915    13,810

 

The dilutive effect of stock options in the above table excludes 261,000 of options for which the exercise price was higher than the average market price for the year ended June 30, 2004.

 

As a result of our net loss for the years ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, potentially dilutive common shares of 47,000 and 922,000, respectively, from stock options have been excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share for those periods as the effect would be antidilutive.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We account for stock-based employee compensation arrangements in accordance with the provisions and related interpretations of Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and have elected to follow the “disclosure only” alternative prescribed by SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”.

 

Had compensation cost for stock-based compensation been determined consistent with SFAS 123, the net earnings (loss) and net earnings (loss) per share would have been adjusted to the following pro-forma amounts (in thousands, except for per share data):

 

     2004

    2003

    2002

 

Net earnings (loss), as reported

   $ 642     $ (10,048 )   $ (1,651 )

Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense recognized in statement of operations

     —         —         —    

Less: Stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method

     (2,590 )     (2,508 )     (2,678 )
    


 


 


Pro forma net loss

   $ (1,948 )   $ (12,556 )   $ (4,329 )
    


 


 


Net earnings (loss) per share:

                        

Basic—as reported

   $ 0.05     $ (0.72 )   $ (0.12 )

Basic—pro forma

   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.90 )   $ (0.31 )

Diluted—as reported

   $ 0.04     $ (0.72 )   $ (0.12 )

Diluted—pro forma

   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.90 )   $ (0.31 )

 

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UROLOGIX, INC.

 

Notes to Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

The weighted average fair value of our options at their grant date was approximately $2.70 in 2004, $2.72 in 2003, and $8.99 in 2002. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, with the following assumptions:

 

     2004

    2003

    2002

 

Volatility

   87.4  %   98.4  %   83.4 %

Risk-free interest rates

   3.3  %   1.7  %   4.1 %

Expected option life

   4 years     4 years     4 years  

Stock dividend yield

   —       —       —    

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

Financial Instruments

 

The carrying amounts of our financial instruments approximate fair value, as the majority of these instruments are short-term in nature.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standard

 

In December 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued EITF 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables. EITF 00-21 addresses certain aspects of the accounting by a vendor for arrangements under which it will perform multiple revenue-generating activities. In some arrangements, the different revenue-generating activities (deliverables) are sufficiently separable, and there exists sufficient evidence of their fair values to separately account for some or all of the deliverables (that is, there are separate units of accounting). In other arrangements, some or all of the deliverables are not independently functional, or there is not sufficient evidence of their fair values to account for them separately. EITF 00-21 addresses when and, if so, how an arrangement involving multiple deliverables should be divided into separate units of accounting. EITF 00-21 does not change otherwise applicable revenue recognition criteria. We adopted EITF 00-21 effective July 1, 2003, and it did not have an impact on our revenue recognition policy.

 

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UROLOGIX, INC.

 

Notes to Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

3. Other Intangible Assets, Net

 

Balances of other intangible assets, net, were as follows (in thousands):

 

     As of June 30, 2004

   As of June 30, 2003

     Carrying
Amount


   Accumulated
Amortization


   Net

   Carrying
Amount


   Accumulated
Amortization


   Net

Amortizing intangibles:

                                         

Developed technologies

   $ 7,500    $ 1,875    $ 5,625    $ 7,500    $ 1,375    $ 6,125

Customer base

     2,300      616      1,684      2,300      452      1,848
    

  

  

  

  

  

Subtotal

   $ 9,800    $ 2,491      7,309    $ 9,800    $ 1,827      7,973
    

  

         

  

      

Non-amortizing intangibles:

                                         

Trademarks

                   1,140                    1,140
                  

                

Total other intangible assets, net

                 $ 8,449                  $ 9,113
                  

                

 

Future annual amortization expense for other intangible assets is expected to be approximately $664,000 for each of the next five fiscal years.

 

4. Income Taxes

 

A reconciliation of our statutory tax rate to the effective rate is as follows:

 

    

For the years ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

    2002

 

Federal statutory rate

   34 %   34 %   34 %

State taxes, net of federal tax benefit

   —       —       —    

Nondeductible expenses

   5.7     (0.5 )   (1.9 )

General business credits

   (7.8 )   1.0     —    

Valuation allowance

   (31.9 )   (34.5 )   (32.1 )
    

 

 

     —   %   —   %   —   %
    

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2004, we have net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $81.2 million for federal income tax purposes which begin to expire in 2006. In addition, we have federal and state credit carry forwards of approximately $618,000 that begin to expire in 2006. Utilization of the net operating losses may be subject to an annual limitation due to the ownership change rules provided by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and similar state provisions. A valuation allowance equal to the full amount of the related net deferred tax assets has been established due to the uncertainty of their realization.

 

The components of our deferred tax assets, net for the years ended June 30 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     2004

    2003

 

Accrued expenses

   $ 722     $ 1,050  

Net operating loss carry forward

     31,874       31,444  

Charitable contribution carry forward

     113       136  

General business credits

     618       393  

Amortization of intangibles

     (1,383 )     (1,179 )

Property, plant and equipment

     (288 )     (215 )
    


 


Deferred tax assets, net

     31,656       31,629  

Valuation allowance

     (31,656 )     (31,629 )
    


 


Total deferred tax assets, net

   $ —       $ —    
    


 


 

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UROLOGIX, INC.

 

Notes to Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

5. Deferred Income

 

Deferred income as of June 30 consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     2004

   2003

Deferred royalty income

   $ 1,261    $ 1,445

Deferred warranty service income

     122      189
    

  

Total deferred income

   $ 1,383    $ 1,634
    

  

 

Deferred royalty income consists of a prepaid non-exclusive license that EDAP had previously granted to a third party for the use of technologies we acquired through the acquisition of EDAP’s Cooled ThermoTherapy product line. Deferred royalty income is recognized as the greater of amounts due based on actual sales or amortization of the license fee over the remaining license period of seven years.

 

Deferred revenue for prepayments made to us on warranty service contracts is recognized over the contract period ranging from 12 to 36 months.

 

6. Restructuring

 

In May 2003, we announced plans for organizational restructuring that eliminated 28 positions within the Company and also resulted in our vacating a portion of our leased facility. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 we recorded a $1.3 million restructuring charge to cover the expenses associated with these items. All of the targeted headcount reductions were completed by June 2003, and we reached an agreement to sublet the vacated space beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2004.

 

During fiscal 2004, we recorded a $200,000 restructuring benefit, which resulted from a reduction in our severance obligations related to the May 2003 workforce reduction. All severance obligations have been paid. The lease term on the vacated space currently runs through fiscal 2008.

 

Restructuring activity for the years ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 was as follows (in thousands):

 

     2004

    2003

 
     Severance

    Lease

    Total

    Severance

    Lease

    Total

 

Beginning balance

   $ 636     $ 264     $ 900     $ —       $ —       $ —    

Expense accruals (reversals)

     (210 )     10       (200 )     1,000       275       1,275  

Cash payments

     (426 )     (105 )     (531 )     (364 )     (11 )     (375 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Ending balance

   $ —       $ 169     $ 169     $ 636     $ 264     $ 900  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

7. Stock Options

 

We have a stock option plan that provides for the granting of incentive stock options to employees and nonqualified stock options to employees, directors and consultants. As of June 30, 2004, we had reserved 3,450,910 shares of common stock under this plan, and 277,499 shares were available for future grants. Options expire seven to ten years from the date of grant and are subject to varying vesting schedules. Under the current terms of our stock option plan, persons serving as non-employee directors at the date of the annual shareholder meeting automatically receive a grant to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at a price equal to fair market value on the date of grant. Such options are immediately exercisable on the date of grant and expire 10 years from the date of grant, subject to earlier termination one year after the person ceases to be a director of the Company.

 

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UROLOGIX, INC.

 

Notes to Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

In addition to the stock option plan described above, Fred B. Parks, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, received an option to purchase 225,000 shares in connection with his original employment agreement dated May 21, 2003. The option is a non-qualified option exercisable at a price of $2.75. The 225,000 share grant began vesting over the period commencing on May 27, 2003 and ends on May 27, 2007, with 56,268 shares vesting on May 27, 2004, and 1/36th of the remaining 168,732 shares vesting on the 27th of each of the 36 months following May 27, 2004.

 

The following tables summarize our option activity:

 

     For the years ended June 30,

     2004

   2003

   2002

     Number of
Options


   

Weighted - Avg.

Exercise Price

Per Option


   Number of
Options


   

Weighted - Avg.

Exercise Price

Per Option


   Number of
Options


   

Weighted - Avg.

Exercise Price

Per Option


Outstanding, beginning of year

   1,453,391     $ 6.72    1,676,091     $ 8.06    1,605,670     $ 4.75

Options granted

   776,000     $ 4.33    923,335     $ 4.06    612,675     $ 14.04

Options canceled

   (354,183 )   $ 7.58    (1,088,959 )   $ 6.75    (275,779 )   $ 6.49

Options exercised

   (220,167 )   $ 4.61    (57,076 )   $ 2.62    (266,475 )   $ 3.65
    

        

        

     

Outstanding, end of year

   1,655,041     $ 5.70    1,453,391     $ 6.72    1,676,091     $ 8.06
    

        

        

     

 

Options Outstanding

   Options Exercisable

Range of Exercise
Prices


   Outstanding as of
June 30, 2004


   Weighted-avg.
Remaining
Contractual Life


   Weighted-avg.
Exercise Price


   Exercisable as of
June 30, 2004


   Weighted-avg.
Exercise Price


$   —    -  $  2.43    4,500    8.6    $ 2.14    832    $ 2.14
$  2.44  -  $  4.86    1,166,818    8.4    $ 3.82    279,827    $ 3.83
$  4.87  -  $  7.29    210,521    8.1    $ 5.80    104,264    $ 5.87
$  7.30  -  $  9.72    41,980    6.7    $ 8.88    32,956    $ 9.11
$  9.73  -  $12.15    22,500    8.0    $ 11.71    12,500    $ 12.13
$12.16  -  $14.58    126,110    6.3    $ 13.79    86,910    $ 13.80
$14.59  -  $17.01    62,000    7.1    $ 15.65    58,791    $ 15.67
$17.02  -  $19.44    10,612    7.2    $ 18.10    8,236    $ 18.25
$19.45  -  $21.87    10,000    6.6    $ 20.28    8,332    $ 20.28
    
              
      
     1,655,041    8.1    $ 5.70    592,648    $ 7.72
    
              
      

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

We established an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the Plan) and reserved 100,000 common shares for issuance under the Plan. Under the terms of the Plan, employees may purchase common shares at prices to be determined by the Company’s board of directors, ranging from 85% to 100% of the shares’ fair market value. Eligible employees elect to participate through payroll deductions at the maximum level established by the board of directors, but not to exceed 10% of the participant’s base pay, as defined. As of June 30, 2004, 100,000 shares have been issued under the Plan since inception for gross proceeds of $434,672 and no shares remain available for issuance under the Plan.

 

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UROLOGIX, INC.

 

Notes to Financial Statements—(Continued)

 

8. Commitments and Contingencies

 

401(k) Plan

 

The Company provides a 401(k) savings plan to which eligible employees may make pretax payroll contributions up to IRS allowed limits. Company matching contributions are discretionary, and none have been made to date.

 

Leases

 

The Company leases its facility and certain equipment under noncancelable operating leases that expire at various dates through fiscal 2008. Rent expense related to operating leases was approximately $311,000, $309,000, and $297,000 for the years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Future minimum annual lease commitments under noncancelable operating leases with initial terms of one year or more are $320,000 in fiscal 2005, $330,000 in fiscal 2006, $340,000 in fiscal 2007, $261,000 in fiscal 2008, and none thereafter.

 

Note Payable

 

On December 30, 2003, a final payment of $705,000, including interest, was due to EDAP under a promissory note dated October 1, 2000 in the original principal amount of $575,000 issued to EDAP by us pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated the same date (the “Note”). Pursuant to the terms of the Note, on December 30, 2003, we paid EDAP $130,000 of accrued interest and $410,000 of principal and have deferred payment of $165,000 for offset against future anticipated product claims against EDAP.

 

Contingencies

 

Our business exposes us to product liability claims that are inherent in the testing, production, marketing and sale of medical devices. Management believes any losses that may occur from these matters are adequately covered by insurance, and the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material effect on the financial position, liquidity or results of operations of the Company. In addition, the Company recently settled the litigation described below.

 

In March 2002, we filed a patent infringement action against ProstaLund AB, ProstaLund Operations AB, and Circon Corporation a/k/a ACMI Corporation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. This litigation has been settled and we have granted ProstaLund and ACMI Corporation a non-exclusive, royalty free license under certain of our patents to sell the ProstaLund transurethral microwave thermotherapy system marketed in the United States by ACMI Corporation as the CoreTherm device.

 

9. Geographic Segment Data

 

Our business activities include the design, development, marketing and sales of Cooled ThermoTherapy products and have been organized into one operating segment. Our domestic operations primarily consist of product development, sales and marketing. Our foreign operations consist of a network of distributors. There were no long-lived assets located outside of the United States. Revenue attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the customers for the years ended June 30 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     2004

   2003

   2002

United States

   $ 23,867    $ 18,089    $ 21,121

Europe

     204      419      673

Asia

     253      267      948
    

  

  

Total

   $ 24,324    $ 18,775    $ 22,742
    

  

  

 

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ITEM 9.   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

None

 

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fred B. Parks, and Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Todd E. Paulson, have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that review, they have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that material information related to the Company is made known to them by others within the Company.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no significant changes in internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None

 

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PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

 

Information required under this item with respect to directors is contained in the sections “Election of Directors,” “Information Regarding Executive Officers,” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” “Corporate Governance,” and “Code of Ethics” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2004 Proxy Statement”), a definitive copy of which will be filed with the Commission within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Information required under this item is contained in the sections entitled “Executive Compensation and Other Information,” “Compensation of Directors,” and “Employment and Change in Control Agreements” in the Company’s 2004 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

Information required under this item is contained in the section entitled “Security Ownership of Principal Shareholders and Management” in the Company’s 2004 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

 

None.

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

Information required under this item is contained in the section entitled “Independent Registered Public Accountants” in the Company’s 2004 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

(a) Documents filed as part of this report.

 

(1) Financial Statements.

 

The financial statements of the Company are listed at Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

 

(2) Financial Statement Schedules for years ended June 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

 

None.

 

(3) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number


  

Document


  

Incorporated by Reference To:


3.1    Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.    Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-03304) filed on May 28, 1996 (the “1996 Registration Statement”).
3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company.    Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2003 (the “2003 Form 10-K”).
4.1    Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock    Exhibit 1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 000-28414) filed on January 16, 1997 (the “1997 Registration Statement”).
4.2    Form of Rights Agreement dated January 14, 1997, between Urologix, Inc. and Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A. as Rights Agent    Exhibit 1 of the Company’s 1997 Registration Statement.
10.1    * Amended and Restated Urologix, Inc. 1991 Stock Option Plan    Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-82854) filed on February 15, 2002.
10.2    Lease Agreement dated January 20, 1992, between the Company and Parkers Lake Pointe I Limited Partnership, including Addendum to Lease Agreement dated April 5, 1995    Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s 1996 Registration Statement.
10.3    * Form of Change In Control Agreement between the Company and its Executive Officers dated as of July 19, 2004.    Attached hereto
10.4    * Letter between Urologix, Inc. and Fred B. Parks dated as of May 21, 2003.    Exhibit 10.5 of the 2003 Form 10-K
10.5    * Letter between Urologix, Inc. and Fred B. Parks dated as of July 19, 2004.    Attached hereto
10.6    * Stock Option Agreement with grant date of May 27, 2003 between the Company and Fred B. Parks.    Exhibit 10.6 of the 2003 Form 10-K

 

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Incorporated by Reference To:


10.9    Amendment of Lease Agreement dated October 4, 2002 between Parkers Lake I Realty Corp. and the Company.    Exhibit 10.9 of the 2003 Form 10-K.
23.1    Consent of KPMG LLP    Attached hereto.
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Exchange Act.    Attached hereto.
31.2    Certificate of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Exchange Act.    Attached hereto.
32    Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.    Attached hereto.

* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

(b) Reports on Form 8-K. The Company furnished a Form 8-K dated April 22, 2004 during the last quarter covered by this Annual Report reporting under Items 7 and 12 certain information regarding the Company’s results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

UROLOGIX, INC.
By:  

/s/    FRED B. PARKS        


    Fred B. Parks, Chairman and
    Chief Executive Officer

 

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints Fred B. Parks and Todd E. Paulson, and each of them his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, to sign on his or her behalf, individually and in each capacity stated below, all amendments and post-effective amendments to this Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and any other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully and to all intents and purposes as each might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming each act that said attorneys-in-fact and agents may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated on September 13, 2004.

 

Signature


  

Title


/s/    FRED B. PARKS        


Fred B. Parks

  

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Principal executive officer)

/s/    TODD E. PAULSON        


Todd E. Paulson

  

Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (Principal accounting officer)

/s/    MITCHELL DANN        


Mitchell Dann

  

Director

/s/    SUSAN BARTLETT FOOTE        


Susan Bartlett Foote

  

Director

/s/    BOBBY I. GRIFFIN        


Bobby I. Griffin

  

Director

/s/    DANIEL STARKS        


Daniel Starks

  

Director

/s/    GUY C. JACKSON        


Guy C. Jackson

  

Director

 

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